Holding Up the Universe

by Jennifer Niven

Book Overview

A New York Times Bestseller

From the author of the New York Times bestseller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone--and love someone--for who they truly are.

Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed "America's Fattest Teen." But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom's death,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385755929
• ISBN13: 9780385755924
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.6" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Holding up the Universe is by far one of my favs

This book!! I just loved this book!! when I read this book I wasn't much of a reader. But I read this book in two days!!! LOVE!! Love!! love!!

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I was shocked to hear that not many people liked this book. I absolutely love it. It’s very interesting and a great book for teenagers around my age to read. Jennifer Niven never disappoints!

Loved It!

Great read, regardless of age!

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Finished in two days. I loved the characters. They all felt realistic. The book wasn't too heavy on romance but it was still satisfying. I approve. “This is what I know about loss: - It doesn't get better. You just (somewhat) get used to it. - You never stop missing the people who go away. - For something that isn't there anymore, it weighs a ton.”